Vegan Ingredient Checker
Paste any ingredient list below and we'll instantly tell you if it's vegan. We check against 250+ known animal-derived and questionable ingredients.
How It Works
Paste Ingredients
Copy the ingredient list from any product label, website, or app.
Instant Analysis
Our tool scans each ingredient against our database of 250+ animal-derived substances.
Clear Results
See color-coded results with explanations for every flagged ingredient.
Common Non-Vegan Ingredients to Watch For
Gelatin
Found in gummies, marshmallows, and capsules. Made from animal bones and skin.
Casein
A milk protein found in many "non-dairy" products and protein supplements.
Carmine (E120)
Red food coloring made from crushed cochineal insects. Found in candies and cosmetics.
Shellac (E904)
Coating on candy and pills. Made from secretions of the lac insect.
Whey
A milk by-product found in protein bars, baked goods, and processed foods.
L-Cysteine (E920)
Dough conditioner often sourced from duck feathers or human hair.
Lanolin
Wax from sheep wool. Common in lip balms, lotions, and vitamin D3 supplements.
Isinglass
Made from fish bladders. Used to clarify some beers and wines.